Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 500 SL Roadster
240 kW326 PS322 hp450 Nm1989–1995
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- Power
- 240 kW 326 PS · 322 hp
- Torque
- 450 Nm 332 lb-ft
- 0–100 km/h
- 6.2 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class R129 500 SL produces 240 kW (326 PS) and 450 Nm of torque from an eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a roadster. In the SL-Class R129 500 SL, power goes to the rear wheels.
Its output sits mid-range among the 11 versions: 71% up on the entry 300 SL (140 kW), 146 kW below the 7.3 SL 73 AMG (386 kW). According to our catalog data, the SL-Class R129 500 SL needs 6.2 s to reach 100 km/h and reaches 250 km/h.
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Engine
| Engine code | M119 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 240 kW 326 PS · 322 hp |
| Torque | 450 Nm 332 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s 0–62 mph |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 250 km/h 155 mph |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,470 mm 176.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,811 mm 71.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,515 mm 99.0 in |
Production
| Body type | Roadster |
|---|---|
| Years | 1989–1995 |
| Generation | SL-Class R129 (1989–2001) |
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